In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast, host Read Corley talks with Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, about what it really takes to build sustainable nonprofit fundraising. Megan shares how Fueling Dynamic Fundraising helped her move beyond transactional asks and toward a true culture of philanthropy. The conversation covers donor relationships, legacy giving, and the Linkage, Interest, and Ability framework, along with real stories that led to six-figure gifts and long-term support. The conversation highlights how nonprofit leaders can approach fundraising with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Timestamps

• 00:00 Welcome and overview of Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
• 00:34 Meet Meghan Howell and the mission of Second Heart Homes
• 02:07 The eight-year relationship that led to the founding of the organization
• 05:12 Why fundraising is essential to sustaining housing solutions
• 05:39 Core principles behind Fueling Dynamic Fundraising
• 10:31 Linkage, Interest, and Ability explained in real terms
• 12:19 The story behind a surprise $400,000 gift
• 15:09 How legacy giving led to a $100,000 commitment
• 20:05 Building a culture of fundraising across the organization

Links to Learn More 

• Megan Howell LinkedIn
• ​Second Heart Homes
• Blog: Building a Culture of Fundraising That Lasts

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